Civil Engineer I - Leesburg, VA

Bowman Consulting Group•Leesburg, VA

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer I to join our team in Leesburg, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline required at time of employment.
Entry level position, experience in civil engineering a plus; land/site development industry a plus.
Land Development engineering experience and skills; large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design preferred.
Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
Familiarity with reading construction plans.
Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations and standards.
Assist with preparing reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
Ability to multi-task and coordinate on multiple projects, with multiple clients and sub-consultants.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects).
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.
Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Nice To Haves

EIT preferred.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS preferred.
Familiarity with Storm Drain Modeling and Rational Method Hydrologic Calculations.
Familiarity with Open Channel & Detention Basin Modeling and Design.
Familiarity with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.

Responsibilities

Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
Receive direction as needed, and especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions.
Work is completed using standard engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement.
Work with senior level engineers, clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex engineering project issues.
Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of large land/site development.
Complete civil engineering work for assigned phases of large land/site development.
Assist with the development of plans, specifications, and reports.
Complete design work and calculations using computer-aided software.
Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work and calculations, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project.